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Devin Booker, Suns hope to heat up vs. stingy ThunderPlaying the Thunder typically isn’t a way for struggling shooters to regain their rhythm, but Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns will try to...
Alex Caruso - Won't play against PhoenixCaruso (hip) is out for Friday's game versus the Suns.
ImpactCaruso will miss his second straight contest Friday due to right hip soreness. Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace will likely continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Caruso's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Dallas.
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Luguentz Dort - Scores 11 points WednesdayDort ended with 11 points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 106-88 win over the Pelicans.
ImpactDort was the only other starter who scored in double digits for the Thunder outside of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, and he made his presence in peripheral categories as well. Dort plays a secondary role on offense behind the aforementioned star duo, but he remains productive and has scored in double digits in all but one of his last five outings.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Fills stat sheet WednesdayGilgeous-Alexander closed with 29 points (12-25 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 106-88 victory ove...
ImpactGilgeous-Alexander posted a career-high 45 points in the win over the Clippers on Monday, and while he didn't repeat those numbers in this win, he was nearly unstoppable on both ends of the court. He recorded at least two tallies in each of the five major categories, and the star guard continues to be a nightmarish matchup for opposing defenses. He's averaging 28.9 points, 6.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of November.
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Jalen Williams - Shines at center once againWilliams racked up 31 points (10-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and four steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 106-88 victory over New Orleans.
ImpactWilliams was impressive playing at center for the second consecutive game, and while it's only been two outings, the experiment of a frontcourt with two 6-foot-5 players has been going well for the Thunder. Williams has been extremely productive in recent weeks, averaging 22.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of November.
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Brandon Ingram - Decent output in another lossIngram had 18 points (7-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 106-88 loss to Oklahoma City.
ImpactThe Pelicans have been slumping badly this season, though no one could blame them given all the injury woes they've had in recent weeks. Ingram is the only projected starter who has been available regularly for New Orleans, but he can't do everything on his own. He's putting up decent numbers, averaging 22.6 points, 5.9 assists, 5.6 rebounds and a combined 1.5 steals-plus-blocks in seven games this month.
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Brandon Boston Jr. - Struggles with shot WednesdayBoston provided eight points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 106-88 loss to the Thunder.
ImpactBoston scored in double digits in five games in a row amid a stretch in which he got promoted to the starting lineup due to the rash of injuries the Pelicans are going through. However, he's struggled massively with his shot over his last two contests, scoring a combined 15 points while going 6-for-23 from the field in that span. He's done enough to remain valuable in fantasy due to his contributions in other categories, however, as he's tallied 17 boards, 14 assists and five steals in that two-game stretch as well. That said, he needs to improve his scoring figures because he'll remain with a prominent role in the Pelicans' offensive scheme as long as they stay as depleted as they are right now.
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